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The Juniper Spoon comes to People's in May, June

The Juniper Spoon, a How does a platter of carnitas nachos with slow roasted pork, roasted peppers, green onions, house-made queso and pico de gallo sound? What about a bowl of the traditional Korean dish Bibimbap, topped with locally grown vegetabl

What about a bowl of the traditional Korean dish Bibimbap, topped with locally grown vegetables and a fried egg?

If these descriptions whet your appetite you may want to mark your calendars. The Juniper Spoon, a catering company out of Crawfordsville, is partnering with People's Brewing Co. to offer these menu items and more on May 31 and June 9.

People's often brings in local food vendors and trucks like Smolder BBQ, the Emergency Munchie Truck and L Kora to serve its patrons in the parking lot.

"We really like it because our taproom focuses on beer so we bring in a local partner who focuses on food, which makes a perfect pairing," People's owner Chris Johnson said.

Johnson said when The Juniper Spoon contacted him about setting up a stall at People's he was happy to welcome them, providing more food offerings for patrons.

In addition to the nachos and Bibimbap, The Juniper Spoon will also serve a Hoosier pasta salad and a chopped kale and spinach salad on May 31. The June 9 menu is not yet set.

A mixed green salad by The Juniper Spoon.(Photo: Provided by Libby Pinkerton)

"We are harvest-inspired cuisine," said Libby Pinkerton, The Juniper Spoon officer manager. "We try to pull a lot of things from the garden and we work with local farmers to provide local food."

Pinkerton said what can't be harvested from owner Lali Hess' garden comes from local farmers in Montgomery County.

Johnson said he's known Hess for a long time and is excited to provided a setting that will showcase her business and food. The caterer is looking to expand its market and this proved a mutually advantageous arrangement, he added.

"They’re trying to find new people and show off their wares, which works well here," Johnson said.